1855, 10¢ green, type II. Eight Ty. II + one 10¢ green, type III, the nine stamps in three strips of three -- two horizontal strips with large margins to just touched (Pos. 53-55R1, 73-75R1), one vertical strip with large sheet margin, ample other sides except cut in at bottom (Pos. 1/11/21R1) -- tied by multiple strikes of "Washington City D.C. Oct. 28, 1857" circular datestamp on legal-size Treasury Department, First Comptroller's Office, imprint cover to Buenos Aires, Argentina, addressed to the Minister Jas. A. Pedeu, signed by Wiliam Medill, markings include magenta "48" credit, red London transit, red New York backstamp, cover skillfully restored with certificate mentioning some small faults to stamps & cover, however, the cover is basically intact and of Very Fine appearance -- a truly remarkable usage and one of the largest multiple frankings of the 10¢ 1855, at first glance appearing as a block, ex Rust; with 2005 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14+15  Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ green, type II. Margins all around, light crease, tied by bold Anson, Me. town cancel on an orange cover to Columbia, Cal., handsome Very Fine appearance. Scott No. 14  Estimate $100 - 150. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ green, type II. Fresh and bright with ample to oversize margins, deep, fresh color and a light, face-free town cancel, Extremely Fine and choice. Scott No. 14  $200. $0 (Image)

1855, 10¢ green, type II. Neat black grid and small traces of red cancels, full to huge margins, bright with rich vibrant color, Very Fine and choice; with 1986 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 14  $200. $0 (Image)